Call to cut Jersey speed limit to 20 mphpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Jersey Evening Post
The speed limit along St Aubin’s Inner Road could be reduced to 20 mph (32 kph), if the States give proposals the go-ahead, external.
Summary
Debate about 'assisted dying not suicide' - St Pier
States reject call for official inquiry into RNLI split
Proposed school land could face compulsory purchase
Abandoned baby: GPs offer free appointment for mother
Royal wedding: Pub hours extended
Updates from Monday 19 March until Friday 23 March 2018
Call to cut Jersey speed limit to 20 mphpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Condor Liberation operates 'additional service'published at 13:10 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineGood weather conditions have allowed Condor Ferries to operate an additional Liberation service between Poole and the Channel Islands.
It left Poole at 12:01, is due in Guernsey at about 15:30 before departing for Jersey, arriving at 17:05.
The service will then return to Poole via Guernsey.
Stormy conditions cancelled the Liberation yesterday, external.
Up to 35 homes could be built at ex-Guernsey vinery sitepublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Guernsey PressUp to 35 homes could be built on a former vinery site in the Vale after planners gave their backing to the idea, external.
Treasury minister will not seek re-electionpublished at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineSenator Alan Maclean, Jersey's Treasury and Resources Minister, has announced he will not stand in the general election in May.
Senator Maclean said: "It has been a challenging few years for my family and I since we lost our young son in 2013.
"I now believe that it is the right time to step back from the spotlight of public life to focus properly on myself and my family."
Image caption, Senator Maclean was first elected as a Deputy of St Helier in 2005, before becoming senator in 2008
'Foolish' not to consider nerve agent attackpublished at 12:39 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineIt would be "foolish" for Jersey's government not to consider the recent nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in the UK when considering applications for high value residents, a minister has said.
Senator Philip Bailhache said all civilised people would deplore the "appalling attack" in Salisbury earlier this month, and Jersey's ministers stand behind the UK government in all its actions against Russia.
A recent Freedom of Information request revealed between one and four high value residency, external applications were successful from Russian nationals last year.
Quote MessageEach application has to be considered on its merits. But political connections as a result of what has happened in Salisbury are a relevant consideration and it would be foolish not to take account of them."
Senator Philip Bailhache
Russian diplomats and their families are preparing to leave the UK after being expelled over the Salisbury spy attack.
More on this story:
Hurdler Wallbridge to miss Gold Coastpublished at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Guernsey 400m hurdler Sam Wallbridge will miss the Commonwealth Games after fracturing his collarbone.
Read MorePanel rejects calls for more power for chief ministerpublished at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineCalls to give Jersey's chief minister more powers are being rejected by a scrutiny panel.
The Draft Machinery of Government Law, external seeks bring in several changes to the way the States works:
- Making the chief executive officer responsible for the finances of states bodies and funds
- Giving the chief minister responsibility for ordering changes to ministerial offices
- Putting the minister for treasury and resources in charge of "significant" budget transfers between departments
- Establishing a single legal entity for Jersey's Government
- Abolishing collective responsibility in the Council of Ministers
Image source, States of JerseyImage caption, The proposals would give Jersey's Chief Minister, currently Senator Ian Gorst, the power to change ministerial responsibilities
In its review, the panel found a number of issues with the law, and said they had not been given enough time to consider it.
One of the issues the panel recommended States members reject was the transferring of further powers to the chief minister.
They concluded it represent a "significant transfer of power" out of the States Assembly and into the office of the chief minister, and could allow a situation where the assembly could elect an individual to a particular ministerial office, only to have this overturned.
2018 Cricket inter-insular to be decided by three T20 matchespublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter postThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter postBailiff's send off for Guernsey Commonwealth Games teampublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyA former Commonwealth Games silver medallist will carry Guernsey's flag at the opening ceremony of the Gold Coast games next month.
Matthew Guille represented the island in the air rifle discipline twice in the 1980s, winning his medal in Brisbane in 1982.
Image caption, Athletes gathered at the Bailiff's Chambers last night for a formal send off
Chef de Mission Gary Collins says he is hopeful the island's competitors will win some medals, but feels just taking part will be a "great experience" for the team of 33.
Of all the categories the Guernsey team is fielding the largest number of competitors in shooting and athletics.
Cyclist Karina Bowie says training in the Canaries last month should help her in the time trial discipline.
Quote MessageWhat really helped was just getting a bit of sunshine, the wind in Lanzarote is also very, very, strong - so that helps with your resistance. It was great to get some sunshine and get a decent six, seven hours out without battling the rain and the wind and the snow."
Karina Bowie, Guernsey Commonwealth Games cyclist
Electricity cable faults affect Perelle and Le Villocqpublished at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter postThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter postThis Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter post 2The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter post 2Jersey Lifeboat Association urged to 'stop attacks'published at 11:47 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
BBC Radio Jersey
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) should "stop its attacks" on others in the search and rescue community, Jersey's environment minister has said.
Deputy Steve Luce said if the charity "persist" in their aim of replacing the RNLI in Jersey, he would "oppose them".
He added the JLA should instead focus on how it can work with the island's existing emergency services.
States members are due to vote on plans for an independent committee of inquiry to look into the row last year between the RNLI and the St Helier lifeboat crew.
The JLA, which was formed after the crew split from the RNLI to form their own independent station, refute the claims they want to replace the charity.
A spokesman said the organisation was due to meet with the RNLI and Jersey's harbour master to discuss its involvement with search and rescue operations.
Call for Guernsey to set up a 'retail association'published at 11:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
BBC Radio GuernseyA retail association would help boost Guernsey's economy, a politician has said.
Deputy Jennifer Merrett said an "independent body of retailers" would give the sector a "combined voice" in order to explain to States members what their needs are.
It comes after the Chamber of Commerce met to discuss the future of Guernsey's retail industry yesterday.
A recent retail survey commissioned by the Committee for Economic Development found islanders wanted to see improvements in the range of shops, parking and attractiveness of shopping areas around the island.
The survey, external ran for two weeks during October 2017 with 934 islanders taking part.
Image source, States of GuernseyImage caption, Where did people shop in Guernsey and how did they get there?
Plans for new hospital to be submitted 'in April'published at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineProposals for Jersey's new £466m hospital will be submitted for planning permission "in April", according to the States.
A spokesman said the pre-construction partner for the project, J3, intended to begin construction on the hospital "by the end of 2018", pending approval by the planning committee.
The Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Eddie Noel, said: "We are beginning what I believe is a very exciting partnership with J3, working with three family-run businesses which have extensive experience in working on major projects of this type."
Previous plans for the new hospital were turned down in January.
Image source, States of JerseyMore on this story:
Another Guernsey athlete to head home after injurypublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineFollowing a training accident in Brisbane where Guernsey runner Sam Wallbridge broke his collarbone, another athlete will be returning to the island from the Commonwealth Games.
Development officer Tom Druce was only due to run in the 4x400m relay with the squad, which the island will no longer be able to compete in.
The Guernsey Commonwealth Games Association and Guernsey Athletics Club decided the remaining four athletes, who were due to compete in other events, would be supported by other team officials.
Chef De Mission, Garry Collins, said: "It’s a real shame for Sam, and Tom, we wish Sam a speedy recovery, unfortunately the closing date for entries has passed and therefore Guernsey is unable to replace these athletes at all."
Guernsey athlete injured during trainingpublished at 11:05 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Jack Murley
Channel Islands Sports ProducerGuernsey runner Sam Wallbridge is out of the Commonwealth Games after a training accident in Australia.
The athlete broke his collarbone after hitting a hurdle in Brisbane yesterday - and now needs an operation.
It also means that the island will not have the numbers needed to compete in the 4x400m relay at the athletics on the Gold Coast.
A spokesman for Guernsey Athletics said Mr Wallbridge had travelled to Australia in advance of the main team in order to acclimatise and tune up ahead of the games.
States begin long list of debatespublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Politicians have started what looks to be a long week of debates ahead of dissolving before the general election in May.
The agenda began with the Draft Criminal Procedure Law, external, replacing legislation from the 1830s and 1940s concerning the justice system.
Next comes the Draft Machinery of Government Law, external, proposing changes to the island's civil service and the Draft Sexual Offences Law, external.
Vehicle causes 'extensive damage' to street lamppublished at 10:09 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News Online"Extensive damage" was caused to a street lamp in Guernsey after it was hit by a vehicle, according to police.
It happened at about 14:00 on Fort Road, St Peter Port on Thursday.
Officers are appealing for witnesses.
Man 'struck by vehicle'published at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Rob England
BBC News OnlineA man was struck by a small white vehicle in St Peter Port, police have said.
Officers told the BBC the man was not injured in the incident, which happened at about 22:40 on 15 March at The Rohais.
The vehicle was thought to have two women inside and was travelling towards the Grange.
Minister takes questions over Russiapublished at 09:39 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
Chris Rayner
BBC Radio Jersey Political ReporterIn yesterday's States meeting the island's government formally supported the UK's response to the attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in Salisbury earlier this month.
The British government is expelling 23 Russian diplomats after Moscow refused to explain how a nerve agent was used against Sergei Skripal, 66, and his 33-year-old daughter Yulia in Salisbury on Sunday 4 March.
Senator Philip Bailhache, Jersey's Minister for External Relations, was questioned on the issue of Russian oligarchs moving to the island as high value residents, external.
He said in the light of the recent events, if an individual had links to the Russian government this would be an "extra element" to consider.
Quote MessageOne must bear in mind that all such applicants are subject to very stringent inquiries by a number of authorities in the island before a decision is taken by the relevant minister."
Senator Philip Bailhache, Jersey's Minister for External Relations
A recent Freedom of Information request found there were 34 successful high value resident applications in 2017, of which at least one and possibly up to five were Russian nationals.
Loose horse in St Helierpublished at 09:06 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2018
TwitterThis Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter postThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter post